Sholom Rokeach
Sholom Rokeach (1781 – September 10, 1855), also known as the Sar Sholom (Hebrew: שר שלום, "Angel of Peace"), was the first rebbe (hereditary hasidic leader) of the Belz dynasty .
Sholom Rokeach | |
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| Title | First Belzer Rebbe |
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| Born | Sholom Rokeach 1779 |
| Died | September 10, 1855 |
| Religion | Judaism |
| Spouse | Malka |
| Children | Elazar Yehoshua 3 other sons 2 daughters |
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| Jewish leader | |
| Successor | Yehoshua Rokeach |
| Yahrtzeit | 27 Elul 5615 A.M. |
| Dynasty | Belz |
Belzer Hasidim call him "Der Ershter Rov" (the first rabbi); in the city of Belz itself he was called "Der Alter Rov" (the old rabbi) in deference to Yoel Sirkis, who presided as rabbi of Belz in the sixteenth century.
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